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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.64, 964.13 and 383.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.64, 964.13 and 383.91 is: 529.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.64 : 964.13 = 383.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.64/964.13 = 383.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.64x = 964.13 × 383.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.64x = 370,137.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,137.23/698.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.80

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